421305 - SKELETAL MUSCLE PHYSIOTHERAPY II

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jordi Sanchez Degree

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 3

• Catalan

The subject of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II is mandatory training for the Degree in Physiotherapy.

It will develop the main physical therapies for the treatment and intervention of musculoskeletal conditions.

Therefore, the subject consists of 2 interrelated blocks, which are indicated below:

Practical block:

-Stretching seminar

-Seminar of physical therapeutic agents (Electrothermotherapy)

This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development. In addition, the objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers.

We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

In the teaching and teaching of this subject, he takes care to introduce and take into account the perspective of gender and sex in the teaching of his seminars given the differences in mobility-flexibility in the involvement in sex.

The use of AI in this subject is regulated in the learning plan.

Electrotherapy:

Topic 1-General concepts on the use of physical therapeutic agents (Electrothermotherapy): Parameters, Classification of currents, etc.

Topic 2-Low Frequency Currents (single-phase and two-phase currents); galvanic direct current, faradic and neofaradic currents, exponential currents, symmetric and asymmetric biphasic currents, high voltage currents, Trabert's ultra-exciting currents, Bernard's dynamic currents; TEN currents / Practical applications through clinical cases

Topic 3-Medium Frequency Currents: Interferential Currents; Russian or Kotz stimulation currents. / Practical applications through clinical cases

Topic 4-Muscle strengthening through the application of electric currents (Neuromuscular Electrostimulation - EENM)./ Practical applications through clinical cases

Topic 5-High Frequency Currents (Ultrasounds-US)./ Practical applications through clinical cases

Topic 6-Application of combined therapy: US + Low and Medium frequency currents. / Practical applications through clinical cases

Topic 7-Introduction to Radio Frequency: Practical demonstrations of the Ttransference Eelectric Capassive and Rexisting (Tecartherapy)

Stretches:

Topic 1: Theoretical bases of musculotendinous stretching (definition, classification)

Topic 2: Practical application of self-stretching muscles and tendons

Topic 3: Practical application of assisted muscle and tendon stretching

This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the table in the evaluation proposal:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.
The subjects will have assessment and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and learning plan for the subject, published in their virtual classroom and which will establish the
requirements to be able to participate. In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in the learning and assessment activities during the quarter, have obtained the grade of failing the corresponding subject in
the quarterly assessment. Those who have not participated in the learning and assessment activities or have waived the assessment will not be able to participate. If the grade is "not presented", they will not be able to opt for recovery and, therefore, the subject will have to be taken again in its entirety in the following academic year.

In the event of copying or plagiarism in any assessment activity, please consult the TecnoCampus University Centre's Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate and Master's Degree Courses. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. Please consult it to find out the specific conditions of use. 

Assistance and Rules of Conduct

Attendance at class without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniformity in dress may be sanctioned. During classroom practices and especially, during maneuvers and practical procedures, students may not wear objects that may interfere with the execution of the techniques, such as rings, watches, bracelets, long earrings, etc. Likewise, hand hygiene will be essential, with short, clean, unpainted nails. Given the practical nature of the classes and to facilitate and correctly perform the procedures with the different equipment, instruments and electrotherapy material and the execution of the different stretching procedures, it will be necessary to wear appropriate clothing such as shorts and a top, considering that in many situations the anatomical region being evaluated will have to be devoid of clothing in order to observe and identify the anatomical reliefs and structures. Attendance at 80% of each of the practical blocks is an essential requirement. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the subject being failed and must be taken again next year.

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